Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardware
If you cannot find a software problem, check

 

 

your hardware. First run through the items in the

 

 

preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot

 

 

correct the problem, try to identify the source.

 

 

The next section provides checklists for

 

 

individual components and peripherals.

 

 

 

 

Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

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System start-up

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Printer

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Self test

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Pointing device

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Power

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PC card

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Password

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Sound system

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LCD panel

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TV output signal

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Hard disk drive

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USB

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DVD-ROM drive

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Modem

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

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Standby/Hibernation

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Diskette drive

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Memory Expansion

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Infrared port

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LAN

 

 

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Wireless LAN

System start-upWhen the computer does not start properly, check the following items:■Self Test■Power Sources■Power-on PasswordSelf test

When the computer starts up, the self-test will be run automatically, and the following will be displayed:

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This message remains on the screen for a few seconds.

If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system. Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup, the computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C, or first from drive C then from drive A.

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